Research Catalog

Title

Earth retention systems / Alan Macnab.

Author

MacNab, Alan A.

Publication

New York ; London : McGraw-Hill, 2002.

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Details

Description

xi, 531 pages : illustrations; 23 cm.

Summary

• "An understanding of temporary excavation shoring and earth retention systems is essential for everyone in the construction and engineering community. Written by an industry expert with three decades' experience, this detailed handbook presents a systematic and comprehensive presentation of these complex systems.".
• "Invaluable to firms involved in earth excavation, geotechnical and structural engineers, field supervisors, as well as safety officers, here is the definitive reference for anyone involved in the process of earth retention."--BOOK JACKET.

Series Statement

McGraw-Hill handbooks

Uniform Title

McGraw-Hill handbooks.

Alternative Title

Earth retention systems handbook

Subject

• Earthwork > Handbooks, manuals, etc
• Shoring and underpinning > Handbooks, manuals, etc
• Structural engineering > Handbooks, manuals, etc

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 521-522) and index.

Contents

Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Types of Excavations -- Ch. 3. Types of Shoring Systems -- Ch. 4. Lateral Support -- Ch. 5. Facing -- Ch. 6. Shoring Uses -- Ch. 7. Investigations -- Ch. 8. Engineering Properties of Retained Soils -- Ch. 9. Forces on Walls -- Ch. 10. Failure Modes of Shoring -- Ch. 11. Design Methods -- Ch. 12. Ground Water Control -- Ch. 13. Installation Equipment and Techniques -- Ch. 14. Load Testing of Anchors -- Ch. 15. Monitoring -- Ch. 16. OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29CFR) -- Ch. 17. Computer Design -- Ch. 18. Tables -- Ch. 19. Bibliography.

ISBN

0071373314

OCLC

• 60930809
• ocm60930809
• SCSB-4281085

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries